Patterson Cemetery District
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Anderson Charles J 470808 p1
Charles Anderson Pioneer Colony Resident, Dies; Charles J. Anderson, Patterson Colony resident since, 1915, passed
away at his home at Pomelo an Elm Avenues Monday evening. A native of Sweden, he was 74 years of age. He is
survived by one sister, Miss Augusta Anderson, who has made her home with him. Funeral services were held yesterday
afternoon at the Evans Funeral Chapel with Rev: C. A. Nylund officiating, followed by interment in Del Puerto
Cemetery.
Anderson Par 471107, p1
County Pioneer Passes Here; Par Anderson, father of Mrs. 0.S. Ball, passed away at the Ball home early yesterday
morning. A resident of Oakdale, he had been visiting here for the past five weeks Andersen was a pioneer resident of the
county, coming here in the early days of Knights Ferry and making his home in the area ever since. A native of Sweden,
he was 94 years of age. He is also survived by one other daughter Mrs. Mervyn Hanshaw of Stockton, and one son, Ed
Anderson of Oakdale. Funeral services will be held at Oakdale Saturday.
Barnes Theron E 470221 p1
Grayson Man Passes Away at His Home; Theron E. Barnes at Grayson passed away at his home Sunday afternoon,
victim of a heart attack. A native of Kansas, he had resided in this area for nine months. He is survived by his widow,
Mrs. Lily Barnes, and six daughters; Betty Jane, Patricia, Roberta and Bonnie Ruth of Grayson and Mrs. Frances Reusch,
an d Mrs. Mary Breen of Michigan. Funeral services were held yesterday afternoon at the Evans funeral Chapel with Rev.
Johnson of Grayson officiating followed by interment in Del Puerto Cemetery.
Blackard Robert J 470926 p1
Last Rites Held Yesterday for R. J. Blackard; Funeral services were held yesterday for Robert Jessie Blackard, 83, in the
Evans Funeral Chapel. Interment was in Del Puerto cemetery. Blackard, who came to California 18 years ago, resided in
Patterson until three years ago when he moved to Ceres. He is survived by five children, 17 grandchildren and five great
grandchildren. The Rev. S. S. Greer officiated at the last rites.
Bock Henry 470131 p2
Henry Bock West Side Pioneer, Dies; Crows Landing, Jan. 29 --Henry Bock, for 66 years a West Side resident, passed
away Monday in a Modesto hospital. He had become ill suddenly last week and was moved there late Saturday for
treatment. Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon in the Davis Chapel at Newman, with Rev. H. J. von Renner,
pastor of the James Lutheran Church conducting the rites. Interment was made in Hills Ferry Cemetery. A native of
Germany, Bock was 88 years old. He came directly to the West Side in 1881 and, within a few years, became a grain
farmer on his own account on a ranch west of the present site of Patterson then known as Emerald. Later, he purchased a
ranch home two miles north of Crows Landing, where he and his family made their home for several years. When he
retired from active work, he moved into town to occupy his home on H Street. Three children survive. They are Mrs.
Martha Mardock of Oakland, William Bock of Crows Landing, and Mrs. Glen Hendy of Patterson.
Broadway Minnie 470502 p4
Former Local Woman Passes; Mrs. Minnie Broadway passed away at Modesto Tuesday. She was the wife of the late
Alfred Broadway and they resided here for a considerable period before removing to Modesto. Funeral services will be
held there at 2 p. m. Saturday.
Callender Belle 471031 p4
Belle Callender Funeral Rites; Funeral services were held Saturday at the Evans Chapel for Belle Callender, 64, daughter
of Mrs. Kenneth Moriarity. Mrs. Callender was residing at the home of her daughter on Bartch Ave. when death came.
Interment was at Del Puerto Cemetery. Rev. Robert Pooley officiated at the last rites. A native of Ben Lomond, Calif
Mrs. Callender is survived by her daughter Leah, Patterson, G. H. Callender, Ceres, Jean Ghormley, Stockton and
Elwood Call, San Jose.
Carey Wagar G 470502 p8
Wagar Carey Passes Away; Wagar G. Carey Jr former Westley resident, passed away at Portland, Oregon, Friday.
Graveside services were held at Brentwood cemetery Wednesday. He was a graduate of Patterson High School and a
charter member of the Patterson Masonic lodge. W. G. Carey Sr. served as station agent for the Southern Pacific at
Westley for a long period.
Carlson Ida 470620 p1
Passing of Mrs. Ida Carlson at Hayward; Mrs. Ida Carlson, wife of Emanuel Carlson of Patterson, passed. away at
Hayward Friday following an extended illness. She was a native of North Dakota, aged 68 years, and came to Patterson
Colony in 1913. She is survived by her husband and seven children; Ora Butzbach. of San Jose, Beulah E. Linnell of
Hayward, Erma Dahlgleish of Richmond and Mrs. Verna Horman and Earl Keith and Reuel Carlson of Patterson. Five
brothers and 12 grandchildren also survive her. She is also survived by her father, John Estby of Minnesota. Funeral
services were held at Hayward Monday followed by interment in Mountain View Cemetery, Oakland.
Codiroli Alfred 470418 p1
Crash Injuries Prove Fatal to Codiroli; Alfred Codiroli, critically injured in an intersection crash in Patterson Colony two
weeks ago today, succumbed to his hurts Thursday evening of last week at a Modesto hospital. Codiroli incurred a
crushed chest, punctured lung.,skull fracture and other injuries in the mishap. He struck a car driven by Harold Turner at
the Intersection of Elm and Pomelo Avenues, resulting in the capsizing of his own machine, which pinned him in the
wreckage. The deceased was a native of Switzerland, aged 47 years, and had been employed on local ranches. His only
relative in this area is a cousin, Mrs. Erma Solari of Hughson. Funeral services were held at Modesto Tuesday morning
followed by interment in a Modesto Cemetery.
Davis Walter 471128 p1
Last Rites Held for Walter Davis; Walter Davis, at one time associated with the Evans Funeral Chapel, in Patterson,
passed away Monday in Newman where he had resided for the past 36 years. Funeral services were held Wednesday
afternoon at Davis Chapel in Newman. Cremation followed at Evergreen Memorial Park in Merced. Davis was the son
of Judge and Mrs. Ben F. Davis, pioneer West Side residents and would have been 71 years old in December. He is
survived by three sons, Aubrey, Hal and Arnold, all of Newman and one daughter, Mrs. Ruth Krogh, resides in Patterson.
Durao Antonio F 470228 p1
Antonio F. Durao, local dairyman, passed away at his home on Willow Avenue at the south end of Patterson Colony
Tuesday night. A. native of Portugal, he was 66 years of age. Beside his wife, Mrs. Marie Durao, he is survived by two
daughters; Mrs. Manuel Trinta of Patterson and Mrs. Lawrence Lewis of Crows Landing. and one son, Antonio Durao.
Jr., of Patterson. He was also the father of the late Mrs. Joe Teixeira of Patterson. A sister resides in Portugal and
another in Brazil. Rosary services will be held at Evans Funeral Chapel tonight, Friday, at 9 o clock, followed by funeral
services Saturday morning at Sacred Heart Church with Rev. Lester I. Ehrmann officiating, followed by interment in St.
Mary s Cemetery.
Faul Walter W 470314 p1
Walter Faul Passes Away at Home Tuesday; Walter W. Faul passed away at his Lemon Avenue home Tuesday following
an illness of some duration. A resident of this section for the past 25 years, he was a native of Shanesvilie, Ohio, and was
47 years of age. He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Helen Lucille Faul, and two children; Carol Jean and John Jerome.
Two brothers reside in Ohio; Arthur and John. Funeral services will be held today, Friday, at 2 p. m. at the Evans Funeral
Chapel with Rev. Robert C. Pooley officiating. Interment will follow in Del Puerto Cemetery.
Fialho Manuel 470214 p1
Manuel Fialho Passes Away in San Francisco; Manuel Fialho, local resident for the past 24 years, passed away at a San
Francisco hospital Thursday evening of last week following an extended illness. A native of the Azores, he was 43 years
of age. He came directly from his native land to this section. He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Rosa Fialho, and two
daughters Mesdames Marie Soars of Patterson and Emily Mendes of Gustine. He was the brother of Mrs. Olivia Teixeira
of Patterson and Joe Fialho of Massachusetts. Two other brothers and three other sisters reside in the Azores. He was a
member of the Patterson U. P. E. C. Lodge. Rosary services were held at the Evans Funeral Chapel Sunday evening,
followed by services at Sacred Heart Church Monday morning with Rev. Lester Ehrmann officiating. Interment followed
in St. Mary's Cemetery.
Fialho Manuel V 471024 p1
Manuel Fialho Dies Sunday; Manuel Viera Fialho passed away Sunday at Modesto following a brief illness, in the same
hospital where his wife has been patient for several months. A native of the Azores, he was 93 years of age. He came to
California as a young youth of 17 and has resided here for the past six years. Besides his wife, Mary, he is survived by
three sons; Manuel Jr. and John of Patterson and Frank of Crows Landing. Rosary services were held at the Evans
Funeral Chapel Monday evening, followed by funeral services at Sacred Heart Church Tuesday morning with Rev. Lester
Ehrmann officiating. Interment followed in St. Mary s Cemetery.
Fleharty Alva 470411 p2
Pioneer Publisher Passes Away; Newman Index-- Alva Fleharty, editor and publisher of the West Side Index for 33, years
prior to his, retirement upon the sale of the newspaper on January 1, 1937, passed away in a Turlock hospital early
Sunday morning. With Mrs. Fleharty, who survives, he had moved to Turlock early in 1937 to make his home and shortly
afterwards built their Myrtle Street residence. He continued with his work as state inheritance tax appraiser for
Stanislaus County, a position which he held for more than 20 years. Born near Galesburg, Illinois, he was 79 years old
last November. Newspaper work fascinated him in his early youth and, when 18, he joined the staff of the Omaha Bee.
Next he became foreman of the composing room of the Salt Lake Tribune and it was in that city that he claimed Miss
Maude Chandler as his bride in 1892. In 1901, he joined the Boise Statesman as its composing room foreman as well as
its telegraph editor. He came to Newman in 1903 to purchase the Index and his 33 years as its editor and publisher made
him dean of Stanislaus County newspapermen. Well-read and keenly interested in local, national and world affairs, his
editorials received wide acclaim. During his long and active career in Newman, he served the area in many capacities.
He was president of the Chamber of Commerce, a leader of the Exchange Club, and was a member of practically every
civic committee that was named during the period. Many West Side friends were in Turlock on Tuesday morning to
attend the services held in the Hale Funeral Chapel at ten o clock. The rites were conducted by Rev. F. Carl Schmidt,
pastor of the First Methodist Church. Cremation and inurnment followed at the Evergreen Memorial Park Crematory in
Merced. Besides Mrs. Fleharty, he is survived by his son, R. C. Fleharty. publisher of the Patterson Irrigator, and two
grandsons, George Fleharty, secretary of the Oakdale Chamber of Commerce, and William S. Fleharty of San Francisco.
He was the brother of Harry B. Fleharty, former assistant United States attorney general, and of Mrs. Edith Pyle. Both
reside in Florida.
Friedrich Ben 470124 p1
Former Local Man Passes; Ben Friedrich, 57, former local butcher and for many years proprietor of a Modesto market,
passed away suddenly Monday afternoon, victim of a heart attack. Funeral services will he held there at 2 p. m. today.
Gefke Andrew 470829 p6
A. Gefke Dies at Santa Cruz; Andrew Gefke, a West Side resident for some sixty years before moving to Santa Cruz to
make his home two years ago, passed away Saturday in a hospital at that city. He resided near the Las Palmas pump
station before moving to Santa Cruz. Funeral services were held Wednesday at Newman in the Davis Chapel, with Rev.
H. J. von Renner, pastor of St. James Lutheran Church, conducting the rites. Interment followed in Hills Ferry
Cemetery. A native of Denmark, Gefke was 80 years old. He farmed for many years in the Newman and Gustine area
before coming to Patterson. He was the uncle of Mrs. Peter Hansen and Theodore Hansen, both of Newman, and the great
uncle of Earl and LeRoy Hansen of San Francisco.
Germolus Walter H 470509 p1
Pat Germolus Passes Away at Oakland; Walter H. Germolus, universally known as "Pat" to all his friends, passed away at
an Oakland hospital Tuesday afternoon where he had been receiving treatment for an illness which extended back a
number of years. A native of Minnesota, aged 41 years, Pat came to Patterson as a boy of seven with his family and has
resided in the community ever since graduating from the local schools. Connected with the Hendy Garage for many
years, he later engaged in his own business until illness forced his retirement. He is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs.
S. H. Germolus, and the following brothers and sisters: Mesdames Alma Martin of Richmond, A. O. Swanson of
Patterson, Myrtle Clarke of Berkeley, Mable Leffler of Stockton and Ruby Stephens of Berkeley, Miss Della Germolus of
Berkeley and Rodney and Harry Germolus of Patterson. Funeral services will be held at 11 a. m. Saturday at the Evans
Funeral Chapel with Rev. Robert C. Pooley officiating, followed by interment in Del Puerto Cemetery.
Griewe Robert J 471031 p1
Going to fast . . . didn t see the turn . . . fell asleep . . . mechanical failure . . . it doesn t make any difference now because
he is dead. His name was Robert J. Griewe, 20, and a fresh mound of earth in Del Puerto Cemetery is another memento
to the specter that rides in your automobile. The young victim was alone at the time of the crash. He was westbound on
Las Palmas Avenue and piled into the western abutment of the Joaquin River bridge. A native of Seattle, Griewe was a
recent resident of Patterson, coming here for his health. He was employed by Tronstad and Thorkelson. The accident
occurred Thursday evening of last week. Funeral services were Monday at Sacred Heart Church. Rev Lester Erhmann
officiated. His parents, now in Seattle, plan on moving to California. For that reason he was buried here.
Hall James L 470124 p1
Patterson Passenger Killed; Two West Siders Hurt in Owl Wreck; Brother Of Mrs. Goldie Lee Is Crash Victim; Death
was the destination of the ticket purchased by James Leroy Hall Thursday night at Patterson as he boarded the Owl,
bound to Los Angeles. Five hours later the train was wrecked near Bakersfield and Hall was one of seven ground to
death in the debris.
Visited Sister; The brother of Mrs. Goldie Lee of Patterson, Hall had stopped off here for a couple of days visit with the
Lee family, while en route from his Kansas City, Mo., home to Los Angeles. Other passengers in the over turned chair
cars said the dead were those who were hurled through windows on the side of the cars which tipped over and the cars
were dragged along over them. The deceased was 52 years of age and is survived by a wife and son. The remains were
shipped back to Kansas City for interment
R. M. Cook Injured; R. M. Cook of Newman, manager of the Patterson and Newman Lumber Companies, was injured in
the crash, as was James Richardson, Alabama boy who had been visiting in Gustine. The Newman Index recounts their
impressions as follows: Cook, who was on a business trip to Los Angeles, suffered a cut on the side of his head and the
left side of his face was badly bruised when his heavy leather handbag fell from the rack above him. Both legs were
bruised from the ankles to the knees; his right leg slightly cut; and his shoulder and back wrenched. He had boarded the
train at Gustine on Thursday evening, as did young Richardson. Both were seated facing the vestibule in coach some six
cars back from the engine, with their feet resting on the opposite seat. Cook said both were dozing when they were
thrown forward by the sudden stop as the cars were thrown from the track. The rear of the car ahead seemed be coming
right at them. Instinctively, Cook had thrown up his hands and evidently caught his traveling bag as it struck him, for he
had it with him after he and Richardson had crawled through an opening in the wrecked vestibule. The coach was on its
side and they had been sitting on what was now the top of the coach.
No Panic; Passengers behaved well in the darkness and there was no evidence of panic. It appeared that those who were
unhurt, or only slightly injured were able to get out of the wrecked cars fairly easily. The train crew efficiently directed
volunteers in removing the injured. Every ambulance, taxi and rental car in Bakersfield were called to the scene, easy to
reach because the four-lane highway adjoined the tracks at that point. Within an hour after the crash, most of the injured
were being treated at Bakersfield hospitals. Because of the early morning darkness, Cook said he as unable to see very
much of the wreck havoc. Richardson suffered a gash on his nose and one finger was cut.
Jammed Highway; Passing cars which stopped at the scene, plus those summoned to take passengers to Bakersfield soon
jammed the highway for a mile and a half. Traffic officers kept a way clear so that the injured could be moved quickly.
A special train was made up at Bakersfield to take most of the Ow1 passengers on to their destinations, or to take the
injured to a Los Angeles hospital for additional examination and treatment.
Cook returned to Newman Tuesday evening.
Hammarstrand Mary 470912 p1
Passing of Early Settler Yesterday; Mrs Mary Hammarstrand, who has resided on Pomelo Avenue since 1911, passed
away at her home yesterday morning following an extended illness. A native of Finland, she was 79 years of age.
She is survived by three sons; William of El Cerrito and Jehu and Ben of Patterson. Funeral services will he held at the
Evans Chapel with Rev. C. A. Nylund officiating, followed by interment in Del Puerto Cemetery, but the time had not
been set at this writing.
Hasek Frank 470711 p1
Frank Hasek Crushed by Dump Truck; Instantly Killed in Odd Mishap Sunday Afternoon; Frank Hasek, well known
resident. was killed, probably instantly, about five o'clock Sunday afternoon as a dump truck he was working on dropped
on him crushing his skull. The accident was not discovered until about an hour later, so that the exact details must be
surmised. But following an investigation by Coroner J. K. Ramson, there seemed to be no doubt of the circumstances.
Painting Truck; Husek was engaged in painting his garbage collection truck, parked in the alley in the rear of his home at
North Third and M Streets. W. H. Palk was assisting him, but left to go in the house before the mishap. A little after six,
Palk came out to call him in to supper, but had no response, and an investigation revealed his body crushed under the bed
of the vehicle. From the position it was apparent that Hasek had been standing on the frame, leaning against the back of
the cab as he painted the under portion of the up-ended bed. As the bed dropped, it crushed his skull in and also crushed
his chest. The dust around his body was undisturbed, as was the paint can, resting on a body brace close by, indicating
that there had been no struggle and that he probably died instantly. One report to the officials stated that the hydraulic lift
of the truck had behaved in similar manner before, dropping without warning. The tragic mishap was the third accident to
befall Hasek within a few years. He fell from a roof some, time ago, and only a few weeks ago he was knocked
unconscious when he fell on his head presumably from his truck, as he had no memory of the accident later.
Native of Germany; The deceased was a native of Bavaria, Germany, aged 65 years. and had resided in Patterson for 19
years past. He was the fist contractor to undertake municipal garbage collection for Patterson, handling the job for a
number of years before others took over, later returned to assume the job again during the past few years.
He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Ingborg Hasek. Funeral services were held at the Evans Funeral Chapel Wednesday
morning with rites conducted by Rev. Robert C. Pooley. Interment followed in Del Puerto Cemetery. He was a member of
the Moose Lodge at San Francisco.
Hjelm G B 470214 p6
Judge Hjelm Passes Away at Sacramento; Funeral services were held at Sacramento Monday for Superior Judge G. B.
Hjelm, w ho passed away in a Sacramento Hospital the preceding Thursday. Hjelm suffered a stroke last September and
was removed to Sacramento in December for treatment. He was 64 years of age. He was named to the superior court
position in 1940 to fill out the term of the late Roy Maxey. He was later re-elected for a full term. His successor will be
named by Governor Earl Warren. Aspirants who have announced they are candidates for the appointment include David
F. Bush of Oakdale. former state senator and state parole hoard member; Justice of the Peace Leslie K. Floyd of Modesto;
Herbert F. Paul of Modesto, candidate against Hjelm in the last election; Sherrill Halbert. deputy district attorney, and
Frank Collier, former assemblyman.
Johnson Martha S 470509 p1
Passing of Mrs. Henry Johnson Tuesday Night; Mrs. Martha Selma Johnson passed away at a Turlock hospital Tuesday
night following an extended illness. A native of San Francisco, the deceased was 54 years of age and had resided in this
community for 25 years. She is survived by her husband, Henry Johnson, and the following brothers and sisters:
Mesdames Ragna Larsen and Esther Grapen and Miss Eleanore Throndson of Burlingham; Mrs. Alma Christensen,
Thoralf Throndson and Dr. Albert H. Throndson of San Francisco and Edward Throndson of Santa Rosa. Funeral
services will he held this Friday, afternoon, at two o clock at Our Savior s Lutheran Chinch with Rev. Magnus B.
Anderson officiating. Interment will follow in Del Puerto Cemetery. Arrangements are in charge of the Evans Funeral
Chapel.
Jolliff Mollie 470314 p2
Grayson Woman Passes Away; Mrs Mollie Jolliff of Grayson passed away Tuesday following an extended illness.
She was a native of Norman, Oklahoma, and had been in this state three years. She is survived by her husband, Leslie A.
Jolliff, and four sons; Lawrence of Santa Rosa, Hadley of Sebastopol, Glenn of Missouri. and LeRoy of Grayson.
Funeral services will be held at the Evans Chapel at 2:30 p. m. Saturday, followed by interment in Del Puerto Cemetery.
Kane Orus 470314 p1
Westleyman Victim of Fatal Crash; Pedestrian Dies After Being Hit On Highway; Orus Kane, 62, of Westley, was fatally
injured Monday evening at 7:55 when he walked to front of a car on the highway in front of the Martin Service Station.
Albert P. Dumont of Sacramento was the driver of the vehicle. He was northbound. According to reports compiled by
Highway Patrolman E. L. McCabe, Kane apparently failed to notice the approaching car at all and stepped directly into
its path. Dumont stopped his car within twenty feet but to no avail. He was struck by the left front fender and hurled
some distance, incurring a fractured back and skull. Taken to the county hospital, he passed away Tuesday morning.
By a coincidence, a son, Donald Kane, was approaching along the highway from the north and saw the whole mishap,
being one of the first to aid his father. Beside the Westley son, Kane is survived by two others; Floyd Kane of San
Fernando and Robert of the U. S. Army.
Kent Kathryn Dr 470416 p1
Former Local Doctor Passes; Dr. Kathryn Kent, who as Dr. Hurst practiced medicine for a number of years here in the
early 20 s, passed away at a Modesto hospital Wednesday following an extended illness. The remains are at the Evans
Funeral Chapel. Funeral services will be held there with time to be determined later.
Klopping A L 470502 p2
Wins Race With Death; Ray Klopping left for Iowa by plane from San Francisco Monday night on receiving word that
his father, A. L. Klopplng of Underwood, Iowa, was near death after a long illness. Hoping for an earlier plane than the
one he was assigned to, he stayed at the airport and was rewarded by getting a last moment cancellation of a seat and
arrived at his father s bedside less than an hour before he passed away.
Larson Charles G 470627 p1
C. G. Larson Long Patterson Resident, Dies; Charles Gustav Larson, resident of Patterson Colony for the past thirty
years, died at his Orange Avenue home Saturday evening. A native of Sweden he was 80 years of age. He is survived by
his widow, Mrs. Carrie Larson; two daughters, Mrs. Edna Longwill of Honolulu and Mrs. Clara Johnson of Inglewood,
and one son, Leonard of San Diego. They were all here at his passing the end having been anticipated. Two brothers and
a sister, residing in Sweden also survive him. Funeral services were held at the Evans Chapel Wednesday afternoon with
Rev. C. A. Nylund officiating, followed by interment in Del Puerto cemetery.
Medlin Kelly 470606 p4
Former Resident Dies at Modesto; Crows LandIng, June 4 -- Kelly Medlin, a native of this community and a grain farmer
in the district for several years before moving, to Modesto to reside, passed away suddenly at his home on Paradise Road
on Friday afternoon, victim of a heart attack, he was 57 years old. Funeral services were held Tuesday morning in that
city.
Michael, Harry L 471204 p1
Harry Michael, Pioneer Resident Dies in Napa; Death of Harry L. Michael, early Patterson resident, has been reported by
Postmaster Fritz Harrison. Michael was in Patterson as operating electrical engineer when. the irrigation system was first
started in 1909. Longtime local residents will recall Michael as a very colorful and interesting figure. Death came to the
pioneer at the age of 69 in the Veterans Hospital in Napa.
Munson Benjamin E 470711 p4
Former West Sider Passes; Crows Landing, July 9 -- Benjamin E. Munson. a native of Stockton, but a resident here from
early youth until he and his family moved to Modesto. passed away Sunday in an Oakdale hospital. He had been in ill
health for several months. Private funeral services were held in Hills Ferry Cemetery at Newman Tuesday morning with
Rev. C. Warren Van Camp of Modesto conducting the rites. Munson farmed here for a few years before entering the
automobile business, later becoming a dealer at Modesto. He was 65 years old. He is survived by his wife, the former
Georgia Crow of Crows Landing. and their three children, Merrill Munson and Mrs. Eleanor Halley of Modesto, and
Vernon Munson of Turlock. A brother George. lives in Stockton. and a sister, Mrs. Rita Lincoln, at Oakland.
Nelson Hannah 471128 p1
Hannah Nelson, Pioneer Resident, Dies; Hannah Nelson, 70, a resident of Patterson area since 1921 passed away at her
home in the colony early Wednesday morning. Mrs. Nelson was a native of Sweden coming to this country in 1879 and to
Patterson in 1921. Her husband, August Nelson, died in 1936. She is survived by two brothers, John Engstrom. of
Minnesota, and Otto Engstrom, also Patterson and by one son, Alvin Nelson, of Patterson. Funeral services are set for
Friday at 2 p.m. in Evans Chapel with Rev. Nylund and Axel Anderson officiating. Burial will be in Del Puerto
Cemetery.
Nelson Hannah 471204 p1
Hannah Nelson Laid to Rest; Last rites for Hannah Nelson, pioneer colony resident, were held Friday in Evans Chapel.
The Reverends C. Adolph Nylund and Axel Anderson officiated. Burial was in Del Puerto ceremony. Many friends of
the family from out of town were present at the rites, including Messrs. and Mesdames Albert Engstrom, San Francisco,
Herman Greene, Salina, Glen McOmber, Sacramento, Adolf Swenson, Modesto; Mesdames Adena Palm, Berkeley, May
Hawksworth, Turlock and Miss Olive Anderson, Turlock.
Olson Ole P N 470314 p1
0. P. N. Olson, Long-time Resident, Dies; A Patterson Colony resident for 35 years past, Ole Peter Norgard Olson passed
away at a Modesto hospital Tuesday morning. He was a native of Denmark, aged 75 years, and had resided in this
country for 52 years. He is survived by a brother, Jens B. Olson of Fresno, and a sister in Denmark. Funeral services were
held at the Evans Chapel yesterday morning with Rev. Magnus B. Anderson officiating, followed by interment in Del
Puerto Cemetery.
Pearson Elmer V 470307 p1
Services Here for Tracy Man; Funeral services held here yesterday for Elmer V. Pearson of Tracy. He was 53 years of
age and is survived by his widow, Mrs. Carrie Pearson, a daughter, Mrs. Bruce Thomason, and a son, 0. D. Pearson, all of
Patterson. A sister, Miss Bessie Pearson. also resides at Tracy, and a brother, Denton Pearson, lives here. A brother, Eura,
also resides at Tracy. Three other brothers and two sisters reside at Eastern points. Services were held yesterday
afternoon from the Davis Funeral Chapel, followed by interment in Del Puerto Cemetery. Rev. C. W. Bowen of Modesto
officiated.
Perry Antonio T 470926 p1
Patterson s Oldest Vet Passes Away; Antonio Thomas Perry, Patterson's oldest war veteran, passed away at Oak Knoll
Naval Hospital. Oakland, on September 14th. He served in the Indian Wars from 1885 to I888. He was 85 years of age and
a native of the Azores Islands. He had resided in Patterson for eight years prior to his removal to the hospital two months
ago. He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Mary Perry, of Patterson. and three daughters; Mesdames Marie Lee, Louise
Jeffers and Lurentina Bayne, all of Oakland. A military funeral was followed by interment in Golden Gate National
Cemetery at San Francisco.
Powell Thomas 470404 p1
Thomas Powell Passes Away; Thomas Powell, well known Patterson resident of earlier days passed away in San
Francisco this week. Following services there, the remains were brought to Patterson for interment in the family plot in
Del Puerto Cemetery Tuesday afternoon. Graveside services were held here, attended by many old friends, with Rev.
Robert C. Pooley in charge.
Rogers Dan 471121 p1
Dan Rogers Killed in Auto Crash; Four Others Hurt When Car Crashes Electric Train; Dan Rogers, 51, is dead and four
others are injured as the result of a train auto collision in Modesto Wednesday night. According to Modesto police the
party were north bound on E St. at 11:30 p. m. and ran head on into the locomotive of an electric train halted on the
tracks. Virio Alberti, 22, driver of the car; Jim Rogers, 21, Dan s son; Joy Davis, 1,. and Regina Thomas, 18, were in the
car at the time of the collision. The injured were taken to County Hospital for treatment. Hospital authorities reported the
condition of all but Mrs. Thomas to be "good". Mrs. Thomas, the most seriously injured of the quartet, was described
yesterday morning, as being in "fair" condition. All four suffered severe bruises lacerations and fractures with possible
internal injuries. Rogers was well known in Patterson having spent his life in this area. He is survived by his mother,
Mrs. Mary Rogers; a sister, Mrs. Emily Hansen, and his twin sons, Jim and Bill, all of Patterson. Arrangements are being
made for funeral services and burial in Patterson.
Rohr Herman F 470328 p1
Drops Dead on Street in Heart Attack; Herman F. Rohr, resident of this area for many years, dropped dead on the street
about midnight Saturday. Employed in Wong's Club Room, he was on his way home from work and was about a block
from the cabin he occupied when a heart attack seized him The body was found by Mrs. Doyle Jackson. A brother, Arthur
Rohr, is en route from Watertown, Wisconsin, and funeral services have been tentatively set for Saturday at 2 p. m. at the
Evans Funeral Chapel followed by interment in Del Puerto Cemetery.
Schuler Hedwig A 470404 p1
Hedwig Schuler Passes Away Yesterday; Hedwig Alice Schuler, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Schuler, passed away
yesterday morning at a Modesto hospita1 following an extended illness. A native of Holtville, she was 12 years of age
and had resided here for five years. Besides her parents she is survived by a sister, Mary Louise, and brother, Johnny.
Rosary services will be held at the Evans Funeral Chapel Sunday evening at 8, followed by services at Sacred Heart
Church Monday morning at 10 with Rev. Lester I. Ehrmann officiating. Interment in St. Mary's Cemetery will follow.
Sherman A G 470117 p8
Vernalis Hay Plant Engineer Passes Away; A. G. Sherman, engineer at the Vernalis plant of the Associated Dehydrator,
passed away at his Tracy home Tuesday, victim of a heart attack. Sherman was the inventor of the process used at the
plant. He was 65 years of age and is survived by his widow. Funeral services will he held today at 1 p. m. at the
Hotchkiss Mortuary at Tracy.
Shimmin Phil H 470109 p3
Patterson, Jan. 8. --Special Phil Shimmin of Patterson Passes; P. H. Shimmin, pioneer Patterson business man, passed
away in England last week. This news was contained in a cable to his sons, Eldon and Philip, but further details await a
letter which is en route. Shimmin disposed of his local interests prior to the war and had only been a local visitor at
intervals since then but his name is linked with the beginning and development of the community since its inception.
First coming to this area as a blacksmith at Crows Landing. he was attracted by the opening of the new project and
established Patterson s first blacksmith shop, in which he was joined by his brother, Robert. Phil was Patterson s first fire
chief when a two-wheel hose cart was the equipment and the firehouse a small shed with a bell tower in rear of the Hotel
Del Puerto, located on the same tract, by coincidence, where the present handsome quarters went up many years later.
With the arrival of World War II, Shimmin was eager to serve in any way he could. Barred from active duty by his age,
he did the next best thing and joined a construction crew engaged in installing airfields for our outposts. En route to
Greenland, he was one of the early casualties of the war when his ship was torpedoed and he was plunged into the icy
waters. But he stayed with the job through the war, going later to the West Indies for similar work Shimmin was last here
in October, just prior to leaving for England on the Queen Elizabeth on what was to be his last visit to his native land.
Silva Francisco Mrs 471107 p1
Rites for Mr. Franciso Silva Yesterday; Mrs. Francisco Silva, 82, died in a Modesto hospital Tuesday afternoon. A
native of Pico Island in the Azores, Mrs. Silva had been a resident of this area for the past 18 years. She had been living
with Mrs Mary Perry on South 4th St. Rosary services were held at the Evans Chapel Wednesday evening with funeral
services yesterday at the Sacred Heart Church with the Rev. Lester Ehrmann officiating. Interment was in St. Mary s
cemetery.
Smith Julia G 470530 p1
Passing of Mrs. J. M. Smith; Interment of the remains of Mrs. Julia G. Smith, widow of the late J. M. Smith, was made
in St. Mary s Cemetery Wednesday morning. Both were pioneer Pattersonites. A resident of Los Angles the past three
years, Mrs. Smith passed away there Sunday. She was a native of San Francisco, aged 83 years. She is survived by her
daughter, Miss Aida, of Los Angles, and son, Russell, of Oakland. Graveside services were conducted by Rev. J. A.
Martins, former pastor of Sacred Heart Church. The Evans Funeral Chapel was in charge of arrangements.
Stafford Rose 470110 np
The Patterson Irrigator for January 10 had been lost hence no obituaries.
Rose Stafford, ae 81 Buried January 2, 1947 in Del Puerto Cemetery.
Stacy W H 470404 p1
Father Passes; W. H. Stacey, father of Mrs. Billie Jackson of Patterson, passed away at a Turlock hospital Saturday.
Streeter Ada B 470606 p1
Passing of Mrs. Charles Streeter; Mrs Ada Belle Streeter, wife of Charles Streeter, passed away at her North Third Street
home late Thursday night of last week following a short illness. The deceased was a native of Watsonville and was 77
years of age. Beside her husband, she is survived by five daughters; Mesdames Lars Kolding of Westley, Mildred
Franzina of Santa Ynez, Elizabeth Hetzel of San Francisco, Clara Jones of Glenwood and Lucille Gordon of Lodi, and
two sons; Harry and Ralph Streeter of Westley. Fourteen grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren also survive her.
Funeral services were held at the Evans Chapel Monday morning, with Rev. Robert C. Pooley officiating, followed by
interment in Del Puerto Cemetery.
Thorkelson Carl 471010 p 1
Death of Carl Thorkelson Yesterday; Carl Thorkelson, pioneer Patterson resident, passed way at a Turlock hospital
yesterday morning following an extended illness. A native of Norway, Thorkelson was 80 years of age. He came to this
country as a youth, settling in Minnesota. From there he came to Patterson in 1914 and he resided here ever since.
He is survived by three sons and three daughters, all residents of this area. They are Mesdames Agnes Hurtig, Emma
Vike and Nora Tronstad and Arthur, Harold and Norman Thorkelson. Eleven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren
also survive him. Funeral services will be held tomorrow, Saturday, at 2 p. m. at the Evans Funeral Chapel. Rev. H. B.
Andersen and Rev. C. A. Nylund will take part in the services. Interment will follow in Del Puerto Cemetery.
Tinnin W H 470509 p2
West Side Pioneer Dies; W. H. Tinnin of Newman, pioneer resident who was well-known all over the West Side, passed
away yesterday afternoon following an operation there.
Torvend Minnie P 470110 np
The Patterson Irrigator for January 10 had been lost hence no obituaries.
Minnie Paulson Torvend, ae 57 Buried January 3, 1947 in Del Puerto Cemetery.
Tucker Homer C 470314 p6
Homer Tucker Passes Away at S. F. Sunday; Crows Landing. Mar. 12 -- Homer C. Tucker, born here 77 years ago and
active in West Side affairs throughout his lifetime, passed away in a San Francisco hospital at eight o clock on Sunday
morning. Funeral services were conducted in Newman at the Davis Chapel on Tuesday afternoon by his fellow members
of Hills Ferry Masonic Lodge. A long line of cars containing relatives and friends were in the funeral procession as it
moved to Hills Ferry Cemetery for interment beside his wife, Hattie, who passed away two years ago. Tucker was the son
of John Franklin Tucker, early day resident here and former county assessor whose wife was the former Sue Crow, sister
of Mrs. W. D. Bell and Mrs. M. L. Morris, well remembered pioneers who passed away in recent years. For many years,
Tucker farmed. his large grain ranch property near the foothills west of here, land which he sold to Mrs. Ruth Dihel when
he retired. Since then he had resided at the home erected on the Crows Landing highway a half mile east of town. He was
an honorary member of the Patterson Rotary Club, in which he was active until Ration Board work interfered. Surviving
are his two half-brothers, Clarence and Elmer, both residents of Pacific Grove.
Vierria Antonio J 470516 p1
Passing of A. J. Vierria Saturday; Antonio J. Vierria passed away early Saturday morning at his home on the county road
at the south end of the Colony. A native of Flores, Azores Islands, the deceased was 58 years of age. He is survived by
his wife, Laura, one brother, Joe A. Vierria of Ceres, and two sisters residing in the Azores. Rosary services were held at
the Evans Funera1 Chapel Monday evening followed by funeral rites at Sacred Heart Church Tuesday morning, with
Rev. Lester I. Ehrmann officiating. Interment followed in St. Mary s Cemetery. The deceased was a member of the U. P.
E. C. and I. D. E. S. Lodges of Crows Landing.
Wallis Albert A 470725 p8
Former Resident Dies At Modesto; Crows Landing, July 23 -- Albert A. Wallis, a former resident of Crows Landing and
a brother of Mrs. Minnie Fink and H. H Wallis passed away Friday morning in a Modesto Hospital following a lengthy
illness. Wallis was born on the old Wallis Ranch on the east bank of the San Joaquin River, property which is now the
Roy Ustick ranch. His entire life span of 76 years was spent as a resident of the county.
Welty Noah E 471010 p1
Passing of Noah E. Welty, Pioneer Farmer; Funeral rites were held Monday morning for Noah E. Welty, pioneer rancher
of the Went Side, who came to this area in 1887. With his brother, John, he started grain farming in the Vernalis area and
gradually increased their holdings until they had large operations under way, continuing until his retirement and removal
to Patterson. Welty was one of the charter directors of the West Stanislaus Irrigation District, aiding in the organization
of that enterprise. He was a director of the Bank of Newman at the time of his death. In 1930, the Weltys moved into
Patterson to the Las Palmas Avenue home where his death occurred Thursday afternoon of last week. A native of Ohio,
the deceased was 83 years of age. He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Loretta Welty; one son Robert of Fresno, and four
grandchildren. Services were held at the Evans Funeral Chapel with Rev. Paul B. Studebaker of Modesto officiating.
Interment followed in the family plot at the Modesto Cemetery.
Withers infant 471121 p8
Graveside Services for Withers Infant: Linda Ann Withers; Graveside services were held Saturday at Del Puerto
cemetery for the newborn infant of Mr. and Mrs. Donald Withers. Rev. Robert Pooley officiated.
Zunini Albert 471107 p1
Pedestrian in Road Killed by Auto; Charles W Durham, Stockton was headed for home six o'clock Tuesday evening.
About two miles north of Patterson the figure of a man suddenly loomed up in his headlights. Before Durham could act
he had struck the man. Durham immediately halted and summoned Patrolman E. L. McCabe and medic assistance.
The man, later identified as Albert Zunini, 65, a laborer for Joaquin Azevedo, suffered multiple fractures and internal
injuries. He was taken to County Hospital by Modesto ambulance where he died at 11 p.m. that night. McCabe
completely absolved Durham of any blame in the accident. A southbound driver stated Zunini was in the middle of the
road. Several other people later said that they had seen Zunini drinking heavily earlier in the afternoon.